Leather Jackets: Post Pictures of the Best You've Seen/Owned? - Page 6

Originally Posted by Lear

Well, that's the confirmation I needed. The Aero jackets look absolutely fantastic Congratulations on your purchase. You'll need a stock answer to the many enquiring questions & compliments you'll receive. Very nice indeed. I know that I want the 'Veste de Rallye' model in cordovan colour. I'm a 6'2" bloke and take 48L in suits (too much time spent at the gym) with 37 inch arm measurement. In other words, even with 48L I usually have to lengthen the sleeves by about 1/2 - 3/4 inch. Does anyone know if 50 inch sounds about right? I wish there was a shop in which I could try one on first (Scotland is simply too far). For the lining (UK climate), I'm still undecided between the brown alpaca or brown cotton drill cloth. Does the wool really make it unbearably hot outside of winter? I'm also looking forward to being able to 'hang' it on the floor and save on closet space. I'm going to make this happen folks

Originally Posted by mikejones

Hi. I have an Aero Stockman, which is "related" to the Vest De Rallye and Cheyenne. The Stockman is the slimmest of the 3, as I wanted a jacket I could wear on its own, as opposed to an "overcoat", which is what the Veste and Cheyenne are made for.

Also, get a cotton lining, such as the Grant Tartan or Cotton drill, as they are comfortable enough so that if the weather is warmer, you can still wear the jacket - and layer underneath for colder weather. Otherwise, if you get the Alpaca it will be a very cold weather jacket only.

Originally Posted by Lear

Thanks for that mikejones.

I have gone with brown cotton twill. In the end I figured that this would be my warmer weather jacket. I will of course, now need a cooler weather Aero as well

Did your Stockman come with internal storm cuffs? I asked Amanda at Aero to not put any in. I do hope that this is a good idea. I can't think of any reasons why it should matter, can you?

I am SO EXCITED about this jacket

It will see a LOT of wear!

Originally Posted by mikejones

I ordered it without the storm cuffs, as I find them a bit of an annoyance. If you are getting patch pockets, see if they can make them with handwarmer slots underneath. I didn't want separate handwarmer slash pockets, and I forgot to ask them for handwarmer slots underneath the patch pockets.

Be VERY precise with your measurements, as Aero will make them EXACTLY to the sizing you provide. Also, ask if they can use the "rollover" stitching style, which I feel looks much better than the other, flatter style.

I am thrilled with my Stockman, and get complimented on it whenever I wear it. Too bad its so damn hot - damn global warming...;(

Originally Posted by Lear

Great! All very useful info. Thanks again.

It was my idea to take just this discussion to The Fedora Lounge (as they appear to be fanatical about Aero and other leather jackets over there). So I registered yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. 10 minutes after that the entire site went down and has been down ever since. Weird.

Originally Posted by Ace Rimmer

Currently drooling over the Lost Worlds Suburban jacket in brown horsehide.

Originally Posted by IGF-1

i covet (and will never own) this one from julius

Originally Posted by mikejones

I love the LW Downtown jacket, basically a 3/4-length car coat, it is so very cool.....super retro 70s....